Hatswell (right) arrived at the Abbey Stadium in January

Cambridge United defender Wayne Hatswell has said he is not aware of any outside interest in him and expects to still be a U's player next season.

Hatswell had been linked with a move to Wrexham after Mark Albrighton and Rob Wooleaston left for Stevenage Borough and Rushden & Diamonds respectively.

He told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "I've got a two-year deal at Cambridge."

"I'm just looking forward to starting training in the summer and going one better and getting promoted next year."

Interview: U's defender Wayne Hatswell

But the 33-year-old admitted he was worried he would be the next departure from the squad that reached the Blue Square Premier play-offs.

When they were all going I was thinking I was probably next on the list U's defender Wayne Hatswell

As well as Albrighton and Wolleaston, five other players have been released by manager Jimmy Quinn.

Hatswell admitted some of the departures surprised him.

"The gaffer's paid to make those decisions," he said. "But, with those two going, I was a little bit shocked.

"A week in football is a long time, and whether he will bring anyone in I don't know, but you've just got to look after yourself and live with it.

"To be honest, when they were all going I was thinking I was probably next on the list, but the gaffer has decided to go with a bit of youth this year.

"We've got Michael Morrison, who I believe is one of the best centre backs in the league, and we've got Josh Coulson coming through as well.

"I think the gaffer's thought we've got enough in the back line to do well this year."